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Advocating for Residents

THE COLLIER CITIZENS COUNCIL HAS TAKEN POSITIONS ON A HOST OF LOCAL ISSUES Supported increasing tourist tax to 5% Opposed fragmentation of EMS training and control Supported consolidation of Golden Gate & East Naples Fire Districts Recommended naming of Fred Coyle Freedom Park Led successful effort to increase TDC funding of non-profits Analyzed effectiveness of […]

Judge Janeice Martin 2018 Murray Hendel Award Winner

Published in Naples Daily News, 11/8/18 MARTIN HONORED FOR WORK WITH TREATMENT COURTS By Dave Trecker It remains one of Collier County’s most persistent problems. Mental health and substance abuse affects thousands (the number swollen by the opioid crisis), leads to homelessness and fills our already-crowded jails. Treatment facilities are limited, and halfway houses for […]